With the burial of Russian soldiers increasingly being brought to light, Ian Litschko examines the questions being raised on this issue in Russia.
Cyber Security and Emerging Threats
The NAOC’s Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Program features an in-depth analysis of latest trends, developments, and threats in international security. New security concerns are always on the horizon and our program seeks to examine these domains including global warming, natural resources, drones, urban conflicts, and cyberspace.
The program’s mandate is to keep Canadians informed on these rapidly developing and increasingly pivotal realms that are integral to all aspects of security.
The Growing Global Refugee and IDP Crisis
Corinne Stancescu examines how today’s growing refugee population is creating one of the worst humanitarian conflicts of the twenty-first century.
Canada Joins the US in an Effort to Counter ISIS
Following the NATO summit in Wales, Canada vows to become more active in order to counter ISIS extremism.
From the Barents to the Bering: Development of the Northern Sea Route
With growing economic interest in the Arctic, Ian Litschko examines how the Russians have been developing the Northern Sea Route.
Obama’s Address on IS
Christine Martel-Fleming examines the impact of Obama’s speech on US-Iran relations.
High Stakes: The Uncertain Future of Thai Democracy
With the most recent coup in Thailand this year, the political sphere of the nation has been thrown further into confusion. In this article, Ben Abonyi examines the results of this changing political landscape and the future of Thai democracy.
ISAF Mission in Afghanistan: Lessons Learned
A discussion on the ISAF mission in Afghanistan, and the valuable Counterinsurgency lessons learned in over a decade of fighting.
The Future is Guam
Guam is one of thirteen unincorporated territories the United States Government controls. From December 8,1941, to July 21, 1944, Guam was occupied by Japan, until American forces “liberated” the island nation from imperialist forces. Since then the United States has occupied the territory and has effectively turned it into a military outpost to project American Read More…
Tackling the Fifth Column: Counter-Terrorism Strategy Against ISIL, at Home and Abroad
With two out of every three insurgents fighting for the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) identifying as foreign born, governments around the world are on high alert against the threat of homegrown terrorism, as thousands of radicalized Western citizens return from waging jihad in Syria and Iraq. In the United Kingdom alone, Read More…
Fragile Peace Achieved in Ukraine
As the ceasefire in Ukraine holds, Ian Litschko examines how it has unfolded.